Level 1 Course: Introduction to Manual Medicine for Headaches and Migraines By Jon Marshall (Australia + Singapore)
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Describe the different types of headaches and migraines and their underlying causes.
Perform a comprehensive history taking and physical examination for patients presenting with headaches, identifying red flags and indications for referral.
Apply basic manual therapy techniques safely and effectively to manage headache and migraine symptoms.
Design simple exercise programs based on the HEADSTRONG treatment protocol tailored to the needs of headache and migraine sufferers.
Educate patients about lifestyle modifications, self-management techniques, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for long-term management.
Strategies and material to implement a headache and migraine clinic in your existinghealthcare clinic.
Access to lifetime online resources, lectures, videos
Day 1: Understanding Headaches and Migraines
Morning Session: Introduction to Headaches and Migraines
Overview of types of headaches and migraines
Aetiologies and pathophysiology
Identifying red flags and when to refer
Importance of a multidisciplinary approach
Afternoon Session: Diagnosis and Assessment
History taking and physical examination
Introduction to diagnostic criteria and tools
Basic manual techniques for headache relief (Articulation/Muscle Energy/Positional Release)
Day 2: Basic Treatment Strategies
Morning Session: Manual Techniques in Treatment
Introduction to manual medicine: principles and ethics
Basic manual techniques for headache relief (Articulation/Muscle Energy/Positional Release)
Safety considerations and contraindications
Afternoon Session: Integrating Other Therapies
Overview of pharmacological treatment options
Nutritional and lifestyle considerations
Introduction to Cranial techniques with clinical correlations (Part 1 Posterior Quadrant)
Day 2: Exercise and Patient Education
Morning Session: Exercise Prescription
Basic exercises for headache and migraine patients
Introduction to the HEADSTRONG program
Tailoring exercise programs to individual needs
Afternoon Session: Patient Education and Self-Management
Strategies for patient education
Self-management techniques for patients
Case studies and interactive workshop
Course review
TBC, 2025
AUT Millennium
Rosedale, Auckland
$950
16hours CPD